Clouds and Moon Shadow

Chapter 561 Whoever makes a move against the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion, she will make a move ag

Gu Qingyue tossed over a small porcelain bottle, the one she had used on that young general from Nanzhao.

At that time, Yue Zhiqi was stationed outside Nanchong Pass. She led the young men of Yueying Pavilion to cause trouble at night and happened to run into a wounded young general. She flicked a pill at him and said that he was probably still asleep. Humph!

Let Marquis Jing'an rest for a while. Let's break the Third Prince's arm and let him jump around again!

Did they think the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion was easy prey?

"Yes, Master."

Yue Ling turned around, beckoned the three teenagers together, and immediately retreated, disappearing from sight.

Gu Qingyue watched their figures disappear and wanted to facepalm.

Those teenagers were getting excited, their eyes shining like stars in the sky. Were they that happy to cause trouble?

She wondered if she had led the young men of Moonshadow Pavilion astray!

Gu Qingyue was completely unaware of the principle that like master, like servant.

"Won't this cause problems?" Gu Yuanen asked again.

With the emperor seriously ill, the struggle for the throne has reached its most critical moment. Naturally, the princes who want to ascend to the throne have all made their moves, and it can be said that all sorts of methods have emerged.

If they get involved, won't it cause chaos?

Gu Qingyue waved her hand, she didn't care who would take the position, as long as it couldn't be the Crown Prince, the Third Prince, or the Fifth Prince.

Who gave them permission to attack the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion first? Their actions against them were simply out of fear of Mu Yun Chu and Prince Kang.

Although the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion did not participate in the struggle for the throne, it was inevitable that they would be passively drawn into it.

Even if she didn't end up with Mu Yun Chu, wouldn't princes still have designs on the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion?

Being in the capital and in the Duke's mansion, it was unavoidable.

But she wants to do her best to help everyone get through this period smoothly.

Anyone who tries to target the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, she'll target them!

"Don't worry, who would know it was us who did it?" Gu Qingyue said dismissively.

So what if the Third Prince guessed it? Does he have any evidence?

inside the house.

Gu Changling knelt down beside the bed again.

By this time, he had regained his composure. Although his eyes were terribly red, as the second young master of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion and the former General Who Conquered the South, he had to remain calm.

"Father, please take good care of your injury. Leave everything else to me and the children."

Gu Changling's voice was gentle yet firm.

My father has worked hard all his life; it's time for him to enjoy his retirement.

The burden of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion should now be borne by him, his brothers, and their children.

The old Duke looked at his son, whom he hadn't seen for sixteen years, with a smile that was tinged with tears, but more than anything, he felt relieved!

He was grateful for God's mercy, which allowed him to see his son again in his old age, and he was content!

The next morning, Gu Qingyue arranged for Yue Ran and the young men of Yueying Pavilion to cooperate with Gu Yi in protecting the old Duke, and the group returned to the capital.

Gu Changling originally wanted to take the old Duke back to the capital, but the old Duke refused.

Gu Qingyue thought it was a good idea.

It's noisy in Beijing, so it's nice to have some peace and quiet here to recuperate.

However, as soon as they rode their horses into the city gates of the capital, they caused a huge sensation.

General Gu Changling, who had been missing for sixteen years, has returned!

He's not dead!

The news spread like wildfire, reaching the entire capital even before the group arrived at the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion.

Gu Changling grew up in the capital and had a huge number of people who knew him.

This was also the old Duke's idea; there was no need to hide it, so what was there to be afraid of?

In any case, we have to report to the emperor. It's good to let everyone know, and maybe it will make those who have designs on us think twice.

Everyone thought about it and realized that this made sense!

This startled the group of people who had been clamoring to teach Gu Qingyue a lesson!

What? Gu Qingyue's father is back?

You came back alive?

Now, the taverns and teahouses were bustling with activity and discussions.

Of course, Gu Qingyue and the others were unaware of this 'unexpected joy'.

When the group turned into Yongning Lane, the lane entrance and the lane itself were packed with onlookers.

"Oh my! It really is Young Master Gu!"

Some people were whispering in the crowd.

"That news is true! I even saw General Gu when he went to war in his armor back then. He was so majestic and heroic. After all these years, he's finally back!"

An old man in a long robe, leaning on a cane, smiled broadly.

"Old Zhang, you only know a few idioms, are you showing off again?" another old man teased.

"Look, look, who is that child? And that young lady on horseback, is she General Gu's concubine?" Several women whispered among themselves.

They pointed at Xiao Nian and Nian Yuwei with some disdain.

So what if Qin Shi waited for Gu Changling to come back? What man doesn't have an affair?

Look, not only did he bring a woman back, but he also has such a big child.

Gu Qingyue's face darkened, and she gestured to Yueyan behind her, who was actually Feng Shuyan, to keep an eye on the women.

That gossip has a really sharp tongue; the father hasn't even come home yet, and these rumors are already circulating.

Gu Changling, riding ahead on horseback, naturally heard it as well. He frowned, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.

Upon arriving at the gate of the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion, his eldest uncle Gu Changqing and third uncle Gu Changjing, along with everyone else, were already waiting at the entrance.

"Second brother? You're back?!"

The most excited person was none other than his uncle, Gu Changqing.

Everyone immediately gathered around, greeting them warmly.

In no time, the voices calling out "Second Uncle" and "Second Uncle" could be heard one after another.

Gu Changling raised his hand and exchanged pleasantries with everyone, but did not intend to enter the room. Instead, he turned around and helped Qin Shi down from the carriage.

The onlookers stared wide-eyed. How could Qin Shi be in the car?

This woman hasn't left the house much in over ten years! How did she end up with Gu Changling?

The women who had been gossiping just moments before quickly shut up.

Back at the mansion, after settling in.

The brothers shunned the crowd and gathered in the main hall of the front yard.

Everyone knew that the old Duke was injured, since the matter had been reported to the Jingzhao Prefecture.

These past few days, the two brothers have been filled with fear and simply cannot believe that someone would want to assassinate their father!

Of course, what they feared was not who wanted to kill the old Duke, but rather whether the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion would still be able to withstand the covetousness of outsiders if something happened to the old Duke.

Could they be the next target of the person behind this?

Thankfully, Gu Changling is back, and it's like the pillar of support has returned.

Once seated, Gu Changqing spoke first, "Second brother, how have you been all these years?"

"Let's not talk about that for now, brother. Tell me first, has anyone come to the manor to investigate anything since Father was injured these past few days?"

Gu Changling naturally already knew that the old Duke was killed by the Third Prince's side. So, was there anyone else who wanted to take advantage of the situation?

He wanted to first understand the situation within the mansion and in the outside world.

After washing up and eating something simple, Gu Qingyue finally breathed a long sigh of relief.

She sat in her Feiyue Pavilion, staring blankly at the vast sea of ​​flowers outside the courtyard.